Kevin Durant: Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and Devin Booker Among the NBA’s Future Faces

Kevin Durant: Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and Devin Booker Among the NBA’s Future Faces.

The new generation of players that have entered the NBA in recent seasons has impressed Kevin Durant.

The Phoenix Suns forward cited teammate Devin Booker, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, and others as faces of the league that are advancing the game for younger generations at his news conference during NBA All-Star Weekend.

“There’s so many guys that are inspiring the next generation of hoopers out there to become basketball players,” Durant stated. “The goal is to advance the game and redefine the expectations for our play. These people are currently engaged in it.”

Along with mentioning Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Halliburton, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Durant also acknowledged that he would unavoidably miss some other stars but that the younger players are having a significant impact on the NBA.

Steph Curry, the guard for the Golden State Warriors, echoed the compliments, stating that Dončić, Gilgeous-Alexander, and Edwards have the ability to lead the league once he, Durant, and LeBron James depart.

Durant’s argument is supported by the standings, where young players are starting to play significant roles for teams like the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, making them appear like real contenders.

Durant, 35, is still averaging 28.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in 48 games, so the league hasn’t caught up to him. Phoenix has a 33-22 record under his and Booker’s leadership, good for fifth place in the Western Conference.